Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V526000

Engine

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-10-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V526000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,475
Reported to NHTSA
2013-10-25
Owners notified
2013-12-20

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed.

Safety risk

As a result of the reduced engine speed, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the throttle control software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW K 1600 GT2012
BMW K 1600 GTL2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.